Tag: Passion

You might have heard of peer-to-peer fundraising. You might have heard that it is when donors make their own fundraising campaigns which then raise money on your behalf, making it a type of multi-tier crowdfunding for nonprofits. It's been used by such heavy hitters as the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society. That's impressive, …

So, you finally got your donation page up so you can accept donations online. Whether you're hosting fundraising events, or just looking for donation management solutions, having an online portal where people can give means there's a minimal distance between desire to give, and the following action. But now that you have a place you can accept …

Forget the holiday season shopping countdown. Many stores already display Christmas trees, ornaments, wreaths and holiday wrap. Online retail sites stopped their summer sales and tempt you with the tease of Black Friday/Cyber Monday markdowns. Every year the push starts earlier and the spending frenzy increases. And into this commercial chaos comes the peaceful prospect …

A few months remain until we call it quits for the calendar year, but for nonprofits, the calendar year and fiscal year are very different. June 30 marked the end of the fiscal year for many nonprofits, and it's time to reconcile financial records, file federal documents by November 15 and look at budget needs …

Coming up with fundraiser theme ideas that keep people interested can be uneasy. It doesn't have to be thoughtful and fancy, it just has to do the job. Easy fundraiser themes remain a terrific way to ensure your nonprofit succeeds. The four simplistic ideas listed below are great fall fundraiser themes, or maybe they can improve …

Fundraising often seems to happen in cycles. There are the times you can rely on funds coming in, such as the end of the fiscal year, or your annual gala or other event. Other times, it can seem like you've exhausted all of your regular avenues for generating donations. While the ebb and flow of …

Now is the time to set all your plans in motion for your summer fundraising events. Check out these ideas and then start promoting your unique summer-fun fundraiser-today! We are here to help! First, let's look at some fun ideas to get the attention of fun-seekers everywhere. You could do any of these events anywhere in …

Since the dawn of the digital age, nonprofits have had to work double time to keep up with the latest giving trends in an effort to both sustain and expand their giving base. With new forms of technology falling in and out of favor almost daily, one thing is certain: online giving is popular and …

Nonprofits operate in a kind, generous yet highly competitive environment; they look for donors to sustain their efforts and money to pay their organization's bills and support their cause, and accomplish this without financial or intellectual cost to any other charity. Maintaining charitable equilibrium isn't easy when you consider there are over 1.5 million charities in the …

Let's be honest, no one likes asking people for money. It's awkward, nerve-wracking, and it's always possible to hear that heartbreaking two-letter word "No". So why do we do it? Passion! Passion drives us to persevere for our cause. So don't throw in the towel yet. Here are four easy ways to build and keep …